Combined cigarette holder, casing, and stand



F. R. HAMER COMBINED CIGARETTE HOLDER, CASING, AND STAND Filed May 7, 1951 Jan. 27,v 1953 INVENTOR' F P, H A M E. R

ATTORNEY .m .0 -lm rm Patented Jan. 27, 1953 S PATENT OFFICE COMBINED CIGARETTE HOLDER, CASING,

AND STAND Francis R. Hamel, West llsheville, N. C. Application May 7, 1951, Serial No. 225,016

. 4 Claims.

My invention relates to a combined casing and stand for a cigarette holder or the like.

Aprimary object of the invention is to provide'a casing or receptacle for housing a cigarette holder which is so constructed that when the cigarette holder is removed for use, the casing may be employed as a rest or stand for the cigarett holder. I

A further object is to provide a rest or stand for a cigarette holder which is detachably secured to the holder in a manner permitting the stand and holder to be picked up as a unit for smoking, and then placed upon a table or the like.

A still further object of thein'vention is to provide a combined device of the above mentioned character which is simplified in construction, compact, sturdy and durable and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this application, and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same,

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a combined casing and stand for a cigarette holder, and showing the same in use as a stand,

Figure 2 is a plan view of the same,

Figure 3 is a central vertical longitudinal section through the combined casing and. stand shown in Figure 1, taken on line 3-3 of Figure' 2,

Figure 4 is a central vertical longitudinal section taken on line 4-4 of Figure 1,

Figure 5 is a horizontal cross section taken on line 55 of Figure 1, parts broken away;

Figure 6 is a similar section taken on line 6-45 of Figure 3, a

Figure 7 is a side elevation, partly diagrammatic, and illustrating how the combined device operates to serve as a stand or rest for'the cigarette holder, and,

Figure 8 is a central vertical longitudinal section similar to Figure 3 and showing the combined device used as a casing for the cigarette holder.

In the drawings, where for the purpose of illustration is shown a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral I0 designates generally a open, and the casing sections have lower closed 2 ends I3 and I4, integral therewith, as shown. The casing sections II and I2 are hingedly connected at their lower ends by a small hinge I5, secured to the lower ends I3 and I4.

The upper open ends I6 and I! of the casing sections II and I2 terminate in lateral alignment and are fiat, as shown. These fiat ends I6 and I! are horizontally disposed when the casing Ill is vertical. Formed upon the upper end of the casing section II, and preferably integral therewith are diametrically opposed longitudinal extensions or knuckles I8, which project beyond the flat ends I6 and I! and have their free ends terminating in alignment. The outer sides of the knuckles I8 may be cylindrically curved to conform to the curvature of the periphery of the cylindrical casing III, Figure 5, and the inner opposed faces I9 of the knuckles may be formed flat and parallel for'forming continuations of 0pposed flat longitudinal surfaces 20 of the casing section I I. The internal fiat faces 26 extend for the entire length of the casing section II, as best shown in Figure 4. The companion casing section I2 is likewise provided with opposed flat longitudinal faces 2I, extending from the open top end to the lower end I4 of the casing section I2, and disposed in alignment with the surfaces 2!) of the casing section II.

The casing section I2 is further provided with external longitudinal fiat faces 22, extending for its entire length and parallel with the flat faces 20 and 2|. Longitudinal flanges or tongues 23, formed integral with the casing section II and extending throughout its entire length overlap the flat faces 22 of the casing section I2 when the casing I0 is closed. The flanges 23 preferably have close fitting sliding contact with the fiat faces 22, and the frictional engagement of the flanges'23 with the faces 22 tends to hold the casing sections II and I2 in their closed positions. When the casing sections I l and I2 are closed to form the cylindrical casing II], the opposed straight longitudinal edges 24 and 25 at the opposite sides of the casing sections contact as shown in Figure 3.

The casing section II is provided in its opposed internal faces 20 and free longitudinal edges 24 with opposed shallow longitudinal recesses or grooves 26, extending longitudinally beyond the upper end I6 and into the inner faces I9 of the knuckles I8. The upper rounded ends 21 of the grooves 26 terminate near and below the tops of the knuckles I8, and the lower ends 28 of the grooves terminate near and below the longitudinal center of the casing section II. As best shown in Figures 3 and 6, the grooves 26 form with the free longitudinal edges of the casing section I2 diametrically opposed straight longitudinal channels or passages for a purpose to be described. The grooves 26 are continuous throughout their entire lengths and extend from the ends 28 to the ends 21. These grooves are formed in the casing section II and in the knuckles IS. the casing section II have corresponding sides opened and covered by the edges 25, while the portions of the grooves 26 in the knuckles I8 have both sides closed, Figures-3, T and 8.,

When the casing sections II and I2 are closed, the flat upper end I I of the casing section I2 frictionally engages below the lower transverseedges 29 of the knuckles I8, which project over the end IT in overlapping relation. This arrangement further aids in maintaining the casing sections-- II and I2 in their closed positions, Figure 1.

Theca'sing. Ill is used: in conjunction with. a cigarette holder: 30' of generally conventional construction,..except that near its. longitudinal center and centerofiba'lance; thecigarette holder 38 may be provided with an annularband 3| rigidly securedithereto or integral therewith, and provided at diametrically opposite points with shortpins'xori trunnions 32 rigidly secured thereto and: projecting: radially; beyond. the band 3 I The.trunnionsiBZ:are'adapted to engage slidably Within'fthegroovesrior.tpassages 25, when the casing Iii-is used as. a; receptacle: or container for thecigarette: holder-'30, Figure 8; or: as aistand. for 'the holder as show-ningFigured'. The casing sections IlI and'IEffOrm-astandfQr .the cigaretteholder.- The cigarette holder: 3ili-ho1dsacigaretteii3il ,.Figures:land.2', butthecigarette is omitted the remaining figures.

Aflared removable cap'or cover333' is provided, and this cap' has a" cylindrical opening; or bore- 34in itsinner end toireceiveeither end. ofthe casing IG as shownsinFiguresl and 8. The-cap 33'has closefrictional engagement with-:the cylindrical casing Ill: so that. itiwillinotxbecome accidentally displaced" when. applied to either end of thecasing. The outer end 35' ofthetflared cap is wide and 'flat,-so that thecap will maintain the casing Ill upright on a table or the like; .when applied to the lower end of the casingiasin -Fig- Lire 1 When the casing Ill'is used as a container or" receptacle for the cigarette holder3ll, the hinged casing sections I I and I2 are first swung apart" so that the trunnions32 may be introduced into.

the grooves 26' of'the casing section I I. With the casing IEB-and'cigarette holder'30 arranged" upright, Figure' S; the'trunnions 32 will engage and rest upon the lower ends 28 of the grooves 26, and the cigarette holder is suspended within the casing, Hlwith its lowerendspaced' from the end walls I3 and I l as shown. The opposite end or tip 35 of the cigarette holderis nowdisposed near and below-the upper ends I6 and I! of the casing sections, and the cigarette holder. 30 iscompletely housed within the casing- II]. The cap? 33' is nowfipplied to the upper'end of thecasing ID, with the casingsecti'ons II and I2 in their closed contacting positions, and the'entire device may be carried conveniently in the pocket, or the like. Th cap 33 prevents separation or opening of the casing sections I I and I2 'untilit is removed.

When it is desired to provide aconvenient rest or stand for thecigarette holder 3Dwhile smoking, the-cap 33' is removed from the -upper end The portions of the grooves'26* in' of the casing I0 and the casing sections are swung open, as shown in Figure 7. The cigarette holder 30 is now shifted longitudinally upwardly, relative to the casing until the trunnions 32 engage the rounded upper ends 2'! of the grooves 26. The cigarette holder 30 is now pivoted counterclockwise to th position shown dotted in Figure 7, and the casing section I2 is now swung to the closed position. The upper flat ends I6 and H of the casing sections II and I2 now engage the periphery of the cigarette holder 30 and lock the trunnions 32 against the upper ends 21 of the grooves. The cap-334s now applied to the lower end' of the casing IE, and a convenient stand for the cigarette holder 30 is formed, Figure 1. The cigarette-holder is securely locked to the casing III, .and when the casing is arranged upright on a table or the like the cigarette holder 30 is supported horizontally. The casing IG and cigarette holder may now be picked up as a unit by'the smoker and" then returned'to the table.

The arrangementprovides aconvenient device which may be usedbyan individual who desires to'smoke'whilework-ing,.and it is not necessary tolay. thercigarette holder down 'upon the :desk,

or-theelikeww-here itis. liable to burn. papers ordamage the desk.

I prefer to form the casing Ill,-removab1e cap 33.an'd cigarette holdert30 entirely froma suitable plastics :material, .butany I other. light-weight durable mater-ialmay berused if desired.

It .is-.to..'be.-. understood that the form. of the. inventionherewith .showmand described is to be:

taken (as; awpreferredj example. of the same; and that-variousichangesrinashaper size andarrange mentof parts may be resorted to, Without depart-- ing from .-.the.. spirit -.of, the invention or the. scope of the subjoined claims.

Having. thus: described.myginvention; I I claim: 1. A; combined casing; and stand comprising, an elongated casing element .havingone end-open andrincludingopposedassembled casing sections, one=casing section being adapted to-be moved; to

an open position-:withirelation to the other casing. section, longitudinal extensions carriedrbywone:

end: of: :onelcasing'g sectiona adjacent to said .open end; of .1 the? casing: element and 'gproj ecting:v outwardly beyond the end :OfiSllCh: casingsection, said extensionszand such casing section. carrying the. extensions .beingiprovided 'with longitudinal grooves, vthe outerriportions: of the: grooves being formed-in the extensionsmandhaying their outer ends closed and the inner portions of the grooves being formed: in such. casing-.1 section r and having side openings,. a: cigarette holdenprovided'with transverse pin .means,. the pin means being adapted for: insertion :within said grooves,'the casing: sections. holding the cigarette holder transversely of the open end of the casingelement when the casing sections are closed a and the pin means heldwithin' theouter portions of said grooves; ancl means'for holding the casing element in an upright position.

2. A;o0mbined casing:and stand comprising; an

eloneatedtcasinmelement having. an open end and an opposite aendsiandizincludingj. casing; sections longitudinal extensions carried by the end of-one:

casing sectionradjacent to :said Opel 1161151301 the casing; element: and; projecting outwardly beyond the: end of. such .oasing section, said extensions and such casing section carrying the: extensions being... provided with longitudinal grooves,- the outer portionsof. the grooves being formed inithe extensions. and havingtheir outerren'ds closed andthefinner portionsgoi ithe'sgrooves bein formed in such casing section and having side openings, a cigarette holder provided with transverse pin means adapted for insertion within said grooves, means to pivotally connect the casing sections adjacent to said opposite end of the casing element, the casing sections holding the cigarette holder transversely of the open end of the casing element when the casing sections are closed and the pin means held within the outer portions of said grooves, and means carried by the said opposite end of the casing element for supporting the casing element in an upright position.

3. A combined casing and stand comprising, an elongated casing element having an open end and an opposite end and including casing sections, longitudinal extensions carried by the end of one casing section adjacent to said open end of the casing element and projecting outwardly beyond the end of such casing section, said extensions and such casing section carrying the extensions being provided with longitudinal grooves, the outer portions of the grooves being formed in the extensions and having their outer ends closed and the inner portions of the grooves being formed in such casing section and having side openings, a cigarette holder provided with transverse pin means adapted for insertion within said grooves, means to pivotally connect the casing sections adjacent to said opposite end of the casing element, the casing sections holding the cigarette holder transversely of the open end of the casing element when the casing sections are closed and the pin means held within the outer portions of said grooves, and a cap removably mounted upon said opposite end of the casing element.

4. In a combined casing and stand, an elongated casing element having one end open, said casing element having longitudinal guides, a cigarette holder provided with transverse pin means, the pin means engaging within the longitudinal guides, the outer ends of the guides being closed, and adjustable means to permit of the removal of the pin meansfrom the inner ends of the guides.

FRANCIS R. HAlvmR.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 956,701 Gross May 3, 1910 1,728,473 Brosius Sept. 1'7, 1929 

